Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Mavericks downed the Hornets 117-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.